klem

klem

Clamp; grip; jam.

Here, 'klem' is used as an adjective describing the state of the seat belt, indicating it was jammed or stuck.

Ik zat vast in de auto, omdat de gordel klem was geblokkeerd.

I was stuck in the car because the seat belt was jammed.

In this sentence, 'klem' is used to describe the condition of the door, emphasizing that it could not move because it was firmly wedged or stuck.

De deur ging niet meer open, want hij zat helemaal klem.

The door would not open anymore because it was completely stuck.

Here, 'klem' is employed as a noun, referring to a physical tool or device used to hold objects tightly together.

We moeten de klem verwijderen voordat we verder kunnen werken.

We need to remove the clamp before we can continue working.